Medieval Canon Law: Liber Extra

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Latin, Decretales Gregorii IX), also collectively called the Liber extra, are an important source of medieval Canon Law. In 1230, Pope Gregory IX ordered his chaplain and confessor, St. Raymond of Penyafort, a Dominican, to form a new canonical collection destined to replace all former collections.Raymond of Penyafort, O.P., (ca. 1175 – 6 January 1275) was a Spanish Dominican friar in the 13th century. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church and is the patron saint of lawyers, especially canon lawyers.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt prostrate on the ground, approached by an angel. Image taken from f. 276v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wr... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman by a bier, on which lays a dead body. Image taken from f. 205 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil approaching a bishop, who lies in his bed. Image taken from f. 168v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman bringing children before a king. Image taken from f. 235v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman standing on either side of a tree. Image taken from f. 178 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Table of contents, for the Decretals, with five decorated initial 'D's, with decorated borders, including mermaids and mermen. Image taken from f. 3 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithf... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wounded swordsman lying in bed, with his attendants nearby. Image taken from f. 300v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Bas-de-page scene of a king with a hunting horn standing beside a lady; to their right a man bears a stag's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 256 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfi... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel and a devil; a nun watches them from the doorway of a building. Image taken from f. 181v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man driving an oxen and sheep past a crippled and a king. Image taken from f. 262v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man carrying a child on his shoulders across a stream. Image taken from f. 232 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men standing on either side of a statue of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 209 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fox stealing a bird, chased by a woman, a monkey, and an owl. Image taken from f. 175 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting over possession of a hound. Image taken from f. 105 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people, one holding a dish and a pot. Image taken from f. 25v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary leading a bishop and woman away from a church. Image taken from f. 198v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man asperging a couple seated at a dining table. Image taken from f. 108v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a domestic implement, and a man with a pot. Image taken from f. 140v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving a chalice and a host to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits dragging a naked man by the heels; another rabbit walks behind. Image taken from f. 61 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Mary of Egypt leaving a building carrying bread; a nun gestures towards her. Image taken from f. 271v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and his court, with a messenger approaching the king and queen. Image taken from f. 314 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wri... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks at a lecturn, with a large bird on a building. Image taken from f. 290 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a drunk hermit and woman embracing on the ground near a windmill; the miller emerges carrying a mallet. Image taken from f. 115 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria ... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary, on a bridge, rescuing a monk who has just been thrown off by a devil. Image taken from f. 227 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield ... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary taking a naked man (a soul) by the hands, with an angel on the left. Image taken from f. 268 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield De... more

Bas-de-page scene of a blue-faced grotesque, hunched, with a man standing on his shoulders, and in the upper margin, a man painted around a textual addtion so that he appears to be holding it, from Book 1 of th... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men approaching another man outside a building. Image taken from f. 22 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a centaur with a bow facing another with a sword and a shield. Image taken from f. 173v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man crossing a stream with a small child on his shoulders; ahead is another small child being carried in the mouth of a lion. Image taken from f. 233 of Decretals of Gregory I... more

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a cripple and another man being led towards a building. Image taken from f. 220v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a cup to a group of people at a table. Image taken from f. 26 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop with a dish approaching a king in bed. Image taken from f. 203v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel punishing devils. Image taken from f. 225v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a miniature of a priest at an altar, and two men standing behind, one with a raised arm. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man embracing a woman, as two other men look on. Image taken from f. 238 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one king leaving another in the mouth of Hell. Image taken from f. 259v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

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